They have set the bench mark on pricing and service. Girls charging more in JHB are losing regulars.
I can say with conviction, it aint.
Other sites hold more power and pull when it comes to certain areas....as does the pull for international clients too.
Spending a little more cash on adverts is a worthy consideration. (...i know, A double edged sword if one is short on finances.)
Pick your platforms and gauge the response and interest.
As is updating pics and being as interactive as possible when contacted. Communication. Communication....communication.
A rude person need not mean she is busy...maybe just missing social skills or couldn't be bothered to fight for your custom...a lazy day or just not interested.
Forum posting or not, need not mean one is busy or not. Every advertiser is different but, no harm in using whatever tools may be available on the site, considering one is paying to advertise.
RB.
On 2026-06-21 10:00:16 Russian Bridgitte said:
I am always amazed that the impression is that esa is the one and only site punters look on for services.
RB.
I hear you. I've been burned badly by some of the other sites due to their lack of review capabilities. It's the only reason I'm on ESA.
I assume some sites vet their ladies better and are therefore more reliable, but as rookies to those sites we wouldn't know the one from the other.
RB, if you're willing to DM me some reliable sites I'd be happy to check them out.
And then of course there's this sites which are great for the ladies, but even the mid ones advertising there that I've seen on ESA have doubled their rates. So tricky to navigate sometimes?
Thanks.
As to other reliable sites...they no different to esa...they have their forums too and review systems in place too.
In a format different.
It is not mine to draw your attention to sites you may already know nor would i...simply not fair to esa.
As to being burnt or taken for a ride or scammed....not an alien or irregular thing on esa either. One just had to read the many posts.
It seems a thing of the times .
And then the reviews...subjective , even in some cases a selfie or a friend helping a girl in need.
All sites, in my opinion have their fair share of challenges.
Punting has become a nightmare....not only for the punter but, for the advertisers too.
RB.
On 2026-06-21 10:00:16 Russian Bridgitte said:
I am always amazed that the impression is that esa is the one and only site punters look on for services.
I can say with conviction, it aint.
Other sites hold more power and pull when it comes to certain areas....as does the pull for international clients too.
Spending a little more cash on adverts is a worthy consideration. (...i know, A double edged sword if one is short on finances.)
Pick your platforms and gauge the response and interest.
As is updating pics and being as interactive as possible when contacted. Communication. Communication....communication.
A rude person need not mean she is busy...maybe just missing social skills or couldn't be bothered to fight for your custom...a lazy day or just not interested.
Forum posting or not, need not mean one is busy or not. Every advertiser is different but, no harm in using whatever tools may be available on the site, considering one is paying to advertise.
RB.
Correct I also find that most not ESA punters feel like they are more entitled than punters from other sites too because they think if they threaten us with ESA we will excuse bad behaviour lol
Or they come I'm a gold member so fucking what if they are do they think they gonna get special services everyone walking through outdoors are special they bring us money so they all deserve the same kind of treatment.
Working girls have become a real luxury. Many have raised their prices to cope. In the past R1k was not a lot to me. These days I can't remember when I last had R1K burning a hole in my pocket.
I haven't even been an ESA Gold member for over 2 years. I have cut back spending as much as I can.
I feel for everyone that is hurting. I have never felt this level of financial pain before.
On 2026-06-22 11:05:58 mrsuperduper said:
Things are bad in many industries. We have a small business. We don't have money. I would drive across Gauteng for over an hour for a good punt - not anymore. I can barely afford fuel. Everyone that I know is feeling the pinch.
Working girls have become a real luxury. Many have raised their prices to cope. In the past R1k was not a lot to me. These days I can't remember when I last had R1K burning a hole in my pocket.
I haven't even been an ESA Gold member for over 2 years. I have cut back spending as much as I can.
I feel for everyone that is hurting. I have never felt this level of financial pain before.
And with the huge municipal increase last year and this, petrol price increase, medical aid increases and food inflation and high interest on loans we are poorer.
Without even counting I must be R5,000 worse every month.
Where does that money come from when you have a household to pay for and Childs to send to school? From punting.
Edited: 2026-06-22 12:55:06
I too find myself between a rock and a hard place. Turning a profit of any kind has become quite the challenge. No more hair or nails getting done had to cut a lot of things right out and still struggling.
Once a week visits have suddenly turned to once a month.
Adapt or die.
It's very difficult for average people at the moment
To put it into perspective, I have not punted in almost 2 years.
My finances went on a downward spiral and I have not yet recovered.
At my peak, I punted twice a week.
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